Classical Guitarist in San Diego Blog

These posts share thoughts on classical guitar, live event music, and behind-the-scenes work. If you’re new here, you can learn more about my background on the About page.

Booking Live Guitar for Your Fall and Holiday Corporate Event in San Diego

Fall and holiday season is when San Diego companies start locking in entertainment for client dinners, cocktail hours, and year-end celebrations, and live classical guitar is one of the easiest ways to set the right tone. I'm now booking for…

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Free Online Metronome for Bossa Nova, Flamenco, Tango & More

Free Practice Tool · Guitarist San Diego

Why I Built a Genre-Specific Practice Metronome

I know I'm supposed to practice with a metronome. Every teacher I've ever had has told me so, and they're right. It's the fastest way to…

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Live Classical Guitar in Rancho Santa Fe

Rancho Santa Fe has become one of my favorite areas to perform. The combination of relaxed elegance, beautiful private properties, and a handful of standout venues makes it a great fit for live classical guitar.

The Inn at Rancho Santa…

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Barthell Classical Guitar Documentary | Craft, Sound & Design

This short documentary takes a closer look at a Barthell classical guitar, built by luthier John Peter Barthell, focusing on craftsmanship, material choices, and the subtle design details that shape sound and feel.

Rather than approaching this as a traditional…

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Enjoying Classical Guitar

The classical guitar is a beautiful and versatile instrument that has captured the hearts of music lovers for centuries. Whether you're a beginner just starting to strum your first chords or an experienced musician looking to perfect your technique, there's…

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